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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.56, 4,210.20 and 2,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.56, 4,210.20 and 2,214.02 is: 3,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.56 : 4,210.20 = 2,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.56/4,210.20 = 2,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.56x = 4,210.20 × 2,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.56x = 9,321,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321,467.00/3,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.66

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